US Bridges

Akins RD over Plum Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.10 Miles E of Station · Structure no. 4733119

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Akins RD over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Akins RD over Plum Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAkins RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.10 Miles E of Station
RouteCounty Highway T0134
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2897, -81.9521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Akins RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Akins RD over Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Akins RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Akins RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Akins RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.